Integration of balancing and preventive maintenance in straight and U-shaped resource-dependent assembly lines: MILP model and memetic algorithm

• Published in: Applied soft computing Vol. 113; p. 107773
• Main Authors: Zhang, Zikai, Tang, Qiuhua, Qian, Xinbo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2021
• Subjects: Integration optimization; Memetic algorithm; MILP model; Preventive maintenance; Resource dependent assembly line balancing; Memetic algorithm; MILP model; Integration optimization; Resource dependent assembly line balancing; Preventive maintenance

In enterprises, machines are subject to some unavailable periods resulting in production halts. The consideration of preventive maintenance (PM) and resource assignment in straight and U-shaped assembly lines is of paramount importance. Hence, this paper aims to tackle the integration of PM and bala...